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Event Spotlight | Beer Flight River Cruise with SweetWater Brewing Co. ›
On June 24, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight

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There are few things more breathtaking than seeing the Chicago skyline at sunset on Lake Michigan. Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in a Beer Flight River Cruise with SweetWater Brewing Co that allowed us to do just that.

SweetWater’s Chicago “Heady Peddler”, Sarah Green traded off hosting duties with the boat’s history expert for an evening of Chicago history and craft beer. Sarah filled us in on the Atlanta brewery’s story and passion for creating great beer while protecing our nation’s fresh water sources as we drank SweetWater’s 420 Pale Ale, IPA and their new summer seasonal, Waterkeeper Hefeweizen.   Read More


Win Tickets To The Windy City Smokeout ›
On June 23, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight, Giveaway

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The Windy City Smokeout is a huge BBQ and country music blow out, featuring three days of live music, BBQ and, of course, great beer.

While taking in the sounds and sights, guests can enjoy the best of beer and BBQ from restaurants and breweries around the city and nationwide. From Bud Light to Goose Island, Chicago’s original craft brewery, to Shiner Bock, the legendary beer of Texas (and everything inbetween) there will be a beer for everyone to enjoy.  See below for the full list of participating breweries!

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Event Spotlight | Arts & Crafts Vol 2: Artist Beer Pairings with BucketFeet ›
On June 22, 2015  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Event Spotlight, Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co.
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Arts & Crafts is an event series in partnership with Chicago beer bloggers, The Hop Review that celebrates art, craft beer, and the culture that ties both together. At each event, guests meet local Chicago artists at the top of their craft and learn about their process while enjoying beer from some of the country’s best breweries.

 

This Thursday (6/25), we’re joining forces with BucketFeet for an evening of beer tastings inspired by the artist-designed shoes showcased in BucketFeet’s brand new Bucktown Studio. The artists behind the designs will be present to discuss their process and share the craft beer that best correlate to their art.

 

Tickets are $10 and include four beer samples provided by Lakeshore Beverage’s craft beer specialists!

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Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champions Parade ›
On June 18, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight

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Chicago is a city full of hard workers. But when the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup, we play hookie and go celebrate.

Lakeshore Beverage joined two million fellow Blackhawks fans for the Stanley Cup Champions Parade that progressed throughout downtown Chicago and ended in an epic rally filled with speeches from the players and coaches, screaming fans and more than a handful of renditions of Chelsea Dagger.

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Event Spotlight | Bud and Burgers at Blues Fest ›
On June 16, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight

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Budweiser and David Chang, the chef behind New York’s famous Momofuku empire, are crossing the country to find the best amateur burger chefs in America. Chefs were invited to upload a 15-second video or photo and describe why they deserved to be the Bud & Burgers Champion. A handful of chefs were then selected to compete at semifinal events across the country and the winners would be sent to the finals in St. Louis for a chance at $100,000 and the title of Bud & Burgers Champion! Lakeshore Beverage stopped in at the Chicago semifinals at Blues Fest to drink some beer, taste some burgers and cast our vote.

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Tasting Notes | Rogue Ales Dad’s Little Helper + Father’s Day Gift Pack Giveaway ›
On June 11, 2015  ·  in Rogue Ales, Tasting Notes

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Father’s Day is coming up and at the time of reading this post, you still haven’t bought your Dad a gift. Well, we’ve got you covered. If your Dad likes beer (and we sure hope he does), Rogue Ales makes the perfect Father’s Day present. It’s called Dad’s Little Helper and it’s a delicious Black IPA.

We sat down with Lakeshore Beverage’s Rogue Ales Brand Manager, Alaina Kantner to learn more about the beer. Check out Alaina’s beer review and ENTER TO WIN an immediate gift-boosting Father’s Day Gift Pack from Rogue Ales!

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